This compilation episode, titled “You are allowed to GRIEVE | Moment to Moment with Coach Pia,” brings together vulnerable reflections from Coach Pia’s guests on coping with profound loss, processing long-standing grief, and finding the courage to honor departed loved ones without being consumed by sorrow.
Holding On to Grief as Love (Dimples Romana): Dimples speaks candidly about losing her father to an aneurysm when she was 16 (he was only 41) and watching her sister battle leukemia for four years [01:03, 04:02]. She shares that Father’s Day remains her most painful day, but she consciously chooses not to let go of the pain because embracing it keeps her father’s and sister’s memories alive in her heart [08:16]. At the same time, looking at her own children gives her every reason to keep fighting and staying present [08:37].
The Weight of Career Regrets (Arci Muñoz): Arci reflects on the intense demands of building an entertainment career, recalling the heartbreaking regret of being stuck in tapings and working so hard that she was unable to be beside her father during his final moments in 2020 [01:42]. She copes by praying and feeling his presence looking over her, channeling that loss into purpose by supporting mental health organizations like Mind You [03:00].
Saying Goodbye Through Song (Kim Molina): Kim recalls losing her father right around the new year (December 30) after he asked her to sing for him on December 29 [03:12], alongside the heartbreak of losing her grandfather and childhood nanny to illness [00:47]. She speaks about navigating grief while pursuing the dreams her family encouraged.
Witnessing Unshakable Strength in Loss (Janine Gutierrez): Janine recalls the searing memory of watching her mother stand strong and pray the rosary while doctors tried to resuscitate her father [06:39]. That image of quiet, grounded maternal strength taught her how grief can anchor personal resolve and respect for family.
Grief is Not Something to Avoid: Coach Pia reminds listeners that you cannot bypass grief on the journey to personal clarity. Healing requires returning to yourself even when having to face profound loss [00:00].
Reframing Tears: Crying and sorrow are not just expressions of loneliness; they are often the deepest reflections of gratitude and love for those who anchored our lives [09:14].
Honoring Departed Loved Ones Through Self-Care: Many people feel their lives end when they lose a parent or loved one. Coach Pia encourages listeners to remember that those who cared for us would want us to keep living fully. Honoring their legacy means continuing to take care of ourselves and becoming our best version [09:35].
“Let’s not be afraid to come home to ourselves, even if we have to face grief. Clarity isn’t something you find; it’s something you come home to.” [09:55]
